Podcast appearances and mentions of rebecca bender

On episode #127, I share stories of moms I've interviewed who've taken their trauma and suffering and turned them into a meaningful purpose to help others. Kristen Jenson on Porn Proofing Our Kids: Episode #7 & #8 - Kristen is the founder of Protect Young Minds. Her advocacy for protecting kids from the dark realm of pornography began after a friend's son began molesting his siblings.Alcoholism, Motherhood, and Mompreneurship: Episode #10 - Emily Lynn Paulson hid her struggles with alcoholism. She got help and has since started a recovery movement. Sex Trafficked Mom to CEO: Episode #28 - In her late teens, single mom, Rebecca Bender's boyfriend forced her into sex trafficking. She found an escape and is now providing change all around the world.Abducted and Raped to Creating Nonprofit: Episode #43 - At the age of 17, Angela Rose was abducted and sexually assaulted. She talks about her journey, and how she's helping other sexual assault victims. Recovery After the Death of a Child: Episode #46 - Mary Beth and Grammy award-winning artist Steven Curtis Chapman, experienced the unimaginable when their 5-year-old daughter was accidentally run over by her older brother. Despite this, she and her family found hope.Domestic Violence Survivor: Episode #47 - Delphia Brewton is a domestic violence survivor. Through her company, she provides survivors a second chance.Incarcerated Mom to Purpose Driven: Episode #58 - Michelle Payette shares her journey of spending nearly two years incarcerated to now helping families of inmates. Hair Loss to Hair Invention: Episode #98 -  Former nurse Aqila Augusta struggled with hair loss at a young age and could find no solutions so she created her own breakthrough invention.Trauma to Purpose-Driven YouTube Channel w/ Chynna Phillips: Episode #104 - Grammy-nominated artist, Chynna Phillips Baldwin experienced molestation, rape, addiction, plus more, and using her Christian YouTube channel, California Preachin ' to help others.Infidelity to Hope and Healing: Episode #114 - Emily Spigelmire talks about how her husband's infidelity wrecked their marriage, but how together they found healing and created a business together that helps other couples.If you're looking for ways to help others with a God-led passion or past challenge then  fill out this coaching application to see if we're a good fit for working together!

National Human Trafficking Hotline:  Call for confidential help and info 24/7  888-373-7888Human trafficking is a multi-BILLION dollar criminal industry (Estimated at $5.7 billion in the US alone…and the US has some of the highest demand in the world.)  Human trafficking denies freedom to almost 25 million people around the world.  (and those numbers are notoriously under reported)  A 2017 study of cases reported to the Polaris-operated National Human Trafficking Hotline (https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/human-trafficking) involved over 10,000 individual victims and nearly 5000 potential traffickers.  This is a HUGE problem.  Lauren Trantham (https://www.ridemyroad.org/) is working for survivors, photographing them, and telling their stories in an ethical and empowering way to raise money (over $400,000 at the point of publishing) for survivor programs.  She's also the Director of Communications for an amazing non-profit called The Epik Project (https://www.epikproject.org/) that is comprised of mostly men trying to eliminate human trafficking.  In this terrifyingly informative episode we talk aboutHow trafficking doesn't happen the way you think.  (Only 5% are forcefully kidnapped.  The rest are a lot more insidiously trapped)Some other social issues crossover with human trafficking: porn use, loneliness, and increases in suicideWhat Epik Project (https://www.epikproject.org/), a non-profit of men fighting human trafficking is doing, and how their Demand-Disruption program is not only interrupting sales in the moment, but addressing the larger issue of male loneliness that is inextricably tied to the human-trafficking problem, and how in the 10 years they've been doing this, they've interrupted over 500,000 potential human-trafficked sales.  In this episode, we talk aboutSome signs to watch out for.Her 10,000 mile motorcycle journey across the US to photograph survivors, her source of hope in this dark battle.How the Epick Project has adjusted their approach to their focus on reducing demandHere are some links that Lauren mentioned in the interview.Elevate Academy founded by trafficking survivor Rebecca Bender.  Donate today to help a survivor: https://elevate-academy.org/The Network works specifically with illicit Massage parlors: https://www.thenetworkteam.org/The Polaris Project is a main data collection hub for human trafficking: https://polarisproject.org/Exodus Cry Podcast : https://exoduscry.com/podcast/ National Human Trafficking Hotline:  Call for confidential help and info 24/7  888-373-7888       https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/human-traffickingThe Brain on Porn research.  https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/relevant-research-and-articles-about-the-studies/Want more from Lauren?  https://www.ridemyroad.org/https://www.instagram.com/ridemyroad/ Lauren Tratham is an author, and speaker, business owner with nearly eight years of experience as a leader in the Anti-Human Trafficking Movement. She is the founder and Executive Director of Ride My Road, which has raised over $400k for survivor programs. As a photographe

Human trafficking is defined in international law as the use of fraud, force, or coercion to enslave people. It is a scourge that operates not just through physical coercion but through the devastating use of mind control, a method of psychological enslavement. Rebecca Bender is a courageous survivor and advocate who works tirelessly to empower survivors, train law enforcement, do expert witness work, and assist policymakers. She created the Rebecca Bender Initiative and the online Elevate Academy, which empowers trafficking survivors over the age of eighteen to move forward with their lives. She found encouragement and mentorship from Carissa Phelps and Rachel Thomas, who, with me, developed the Ending the Game ten-session program for trafficking survivors under the age of eighteen. Understanding the tactics traffickers use is critical for prevention, as well as escape and recovery. My discussions with experts and survivors are not just academic; they are practical resources that shine a light on the manipulative strategies used in trafficking. Knowledge of these tactics can be lifesaving for anyone at risk or currently trapped. In this exploration, we delve deep into the intricate web of human trafficking, examining the various manipulative tactics employed by traffickers and the significant role that education and empowerment play in the recovery process. Learn more about Steven Hassan and Freedom of Mind Resource Center. Visit freedomofmind.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca Bender is an Award-Winning Marketing Strategist, and founder of Little Bug and RAB Marketing a boutique consultancy that empowers brands and marketing leaders with strategic guidance, integration assistance, email funnel creation, and more, that unleash new levels of success. With experience on the frontlines of marketing and editorial at Sandboxx, the United States Air Force, the Japan Times, and Military.com, Rebecca's uniquely military spouse based background is ever present in her experiences and gives her a firsthand understanding of military spouse life and the unique challenges marketing leaders face in military facing industries. Her company Little Bug was recently named 2023 TOP CHOICE OF THE YEAR in the Baby Plush Lovie category by Baby Maternity Magazine and the 2023 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD in the Baby & Toddler Plush Products category by Creative Child Magazine. Her writing and commentary can be found in major publications including The Japan Times and Kyoto News. She is a two time children's book author with her books “Henry the Sloth” and “Bev the Bear”. To learn more about Rebecca Bender, Little Bug Store and RAB Marketing: Social media: Instagram: @rab.digital @littlebug_store LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-bender

In an era where information spreads instantaneously, the dark underbelly of society remains veiled, particularly human trafficking. This pressing social justice issue, surpassing even the sale of firearms, silently festers in our communities, sometimes right before our eyes. Trafficking is often misconstrued, shaped by sensationalized media and movie portrayals. The reality? It's far more insidious, often involving familiar faces rather than shadowy strangers. The most vulnerable in our society become the prime targets for traffickers who exploit trust, hope, and desperation. Despite its widespread presence, knowledge about the actual mechanisms of human trafficking remains scant among the general populace. As we delve into authentic survivor stories and prevention tips, we aim to shed light on this often-misunderstood issue. By understanding the complexities of human trafficking and learning how to recognize its signs, we can collectively take a stand against it.     Chapter Stamps:   0:00 - Introduction and welcoming guests. 0:45 - The resilience of Rebecca Bender's story. 2:15 - Journey to advocacy against trafficking. 4:30 - The role of resilience and community. 6:00 - Pivoting when faced with adversity. 8:25 - Embracing self-awareness in challenges. 10:10 - Introduction to Rebecca's academy, Elevate Academy. 12:35 - Academy's growth and impact over 10 years. 14:15 - Types of human trafficking & misconceptions. 16:50 - Effective ways for communities to help. 18:45 - Importance of understanding and resharing facts. 20:30 - Conclusion and gratitude for Rebecca's insights.     Pullout Quotes:     "It always turns out how it's supposed to. What's for you will find you." "If I can get a Master's online, I could mentor online." "I never thought that one little moment would grow to what it is." "When I travel the country and I see 'em...It's moving." "Trafficking is the second largest growing social justice issue in our time." "87% of trafficked individuals are US citizens." "Less than 1% of trafficked people are kidnapped." "99% of people are trafficked by somebody that they know and trust." "There's 25 different types of human trafficking in America alone." "You wanna stop someone from getting traffic, go be a healthy adult to them." "We need to share the right thing so that those being groomed have the right red flags."     Socials:   Website: https://rebeccabenderinitiative.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccabenderinitiative/?hl=en , https://www.instagram.com/imrebeccabender/?hl=en     ----more---- Notice to the Super Entrepreneurs community: Before we part, remember to join our Private Facebook group, 'Mindset for Business Success.' Here we share mindset wisdom to elevate your life and business, ready for a transformative journey? This group is your key to unlocking potential and achieving business growth. Don't miss out on this incredible free resource. Join us in 'Mindset for Business Success' today! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindsetforbusinesssuccess/   ----more---- Disclaimer: Please be aware that the opinions and perspectives conveyed in this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent the views, ideologies, or principles of Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, its associated entities, or any organizations they represent or are affiliated with. We provide a platform for discussion and exploration, and the content of each episode is understood to be independent expressions from our guests, rather than a reflection of the beliefs held by the podcast or its hosts.

Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Rebecca Bender grew up in a small town, played varsity sports, made high school honor roll, and would have started college early except she got pregnant. She was a little ostracized. And a lot lonely. Then she fell in love — kind of. She followed her knight in shining armor to Las Vegas only to be sold among three human traffickers.  She was branded, thrown in jail, and hospitalized, her face broken in five different places. But she wasn't kidnapped. And there was no duct tape involved.  Now, Rebecca Bender is a mentor/survivor/expert flipping the script on who leads the fight to eradicate human trafficking. She's blazing trails with the largest online school in the world for survivors. And, as an internationally recognized subject matter expert, she's equipped the FBI, Homeland Security, and the US Department of Justice to spot this stuff before it gets any worse. Check out the Rebecca Bender Initiative, the RBI Instagram, her personal Instagram and her book In Pursuit of Love: One Woman's Journey from Trafficked to Triumphant, 2020. Please note, this series includes details of sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you, or someone who know, is a survivor of sexual assault, abuse, grooming, child abuse, or human trafficking, RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline offers support at 800.656.HOPE (4673).   Also… Hear Ye, Hear Ye: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad.   Other Links: Check out our lovely sponsors   Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon   Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag   Support the pod and smash this link   Cult awareness and recovery resources   CREDITS:  Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Citizens of Sound Producer: Will Retherford Co-Creator & Senior Producer: Jess Tardy Writer: Holly Zadra Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin

Rebecca is a CEO and a published author who has earned a distinct reputation as a trailblazer and thought leader in the field. Her specialized training has equipped well over 100,000 professionals including FBI, Homeland Security, local law enforcement, community leaders, medical professionals, and more. Rebecca was appointed to the United States National Advisory Council and serves as an advisor to Aequitas, A21, and the HSI North Texas Task Force. She assists as a subject matter expert for investigations and operations across the country and is regularly called upon to testify as an expert witness. Rebecca is a highly sought-after speaker, consultant, and nationally recognized authority who is passionate about seeing people transform their lives so they can change the world.Instagram: @imrebeccabender @thisiselevateacademywww.citizensofsound.comwww.howcanihelppod.com www.connectingflights.org www.mysaintmyhero.com DISCOUNT CODE: HOWIHELP

Each of us have those times in life where we feel devastated to the core. Tragedy strikes and just getting out of bed feels impossible, yet seemingly triumphant. Sometimes it's so tough it can feel like we'll never bounce back. But what if in one year things would feel different? In this episode Justin is joined by his friend, and entrepreneur, Rebecca Bender. Rebecca, a sex trafficking survivor, shares candidly about her life on the the other side of her six years in the sex industry. She looks at the fairytale life people wanted for her, and the pieces she's spent picking up over the last year and a half when her marriage didn't have the Hollywood ending everyone hoped for. Rebecca offers hope and perspective for anyone that has gone, or is going through pain they didn't plan for.  If you're wanting to live a life of victory, this episode will lend you bravery and courage to face things you never thought possible. Be sure to share it with all those in need!

Rebecca Bender is an award-winning social entrepreneur, and nationally recognized expert on human trafficking. At 19 years old, Rebecca thought she found her fairytale when she moved to Las Vegas with her boyfriend, but her dream quickly became a nightmare when her boyfriend became her pimp. Trapped in a life of chaos, coerced into prostitution, abused and controlled by her trafficker, Rebecca was forced into sex trafficking for nearly six years. After many attempts to escape and several pimps later, Federal Investigators raided the home Rebecca was living in – which led to her eventual escape. After escaping nearly six years of modern-day slavery, Rebecca wrote her first book, R​oadmap to Redemption,​ and founded the Rebecca Bender Intiative (RBI).​ RBI's advanced trainings have equipped over 100,000 community professionals including the FBI, Homeland Security, local law enforcement, medical professionals​ and aftercare programs to provide expert testimony during trial and investigation, trainings and consultation.​ Rebecca serves as an advisor to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the Presidential Candidacy Equality Model Coalition, and the Oregon Department of Justice. Rebecca Bender is a survivor, speaker, podcast host, leader, innovator, author, and founder and CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative (RBI) and Elevate Academy. Connect With Rebecca Website: https://www.rebeccabender.org/ Donate to The Rebecca Bender Initiative: https://rebeccabender.kindful.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imrebeccabender → → → CONNECT WITH PEDRO FRIAS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ← ← ← → → → CONNECT WITH PEDRO FRIAS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ← ← ← ▶︎ YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/realpedrofrias ▶︎ INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/pedromfrias ▶︎ FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/pedro.frias.7927408 ▶︎ LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrofrias/ ▶︎ TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/pedromfrias

In this episode, Melanie asks Rebecca random questions pulled from a deck of cards from the Best Self series. Rebecca is coming out with a podcast soon. You won't want to miss that. If you want to stay connected to what Rebecca is doing in the field of human trafficking, follow her on Instagram @imrebeccabender Melanie is taking new clients! If you'd like to book a discovery call with Melanie you can do that at melaniehuggard.com Follow her journey with writing a book with her daughter, @momdaughterconnection Connect with her on her personal Instagram @melanie.huggard AND you can email her at: hello@melaniehuggard.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanieandfriends/message

Disclaimer: the word sh** is used once toward the end of the episode. On this 50th episode of Eavesdropping, Melanie chats with her friend Rebecca Bender. Rebecca is an author, speaker, and social activist who consults and equips professionals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking. They discuss therapy, learning what makes your heart sing, navigating disappointments and more. If you want to stay connected to what Rebecca is doing in the field of human trafficking, follow her on Instagram @imrebeccabender Melanie is taking new clients! If you'd like to book a discovery call with Melanie you can do that at melaniehuggard.com Follow her journey with writing a book with her daughter, @momdaughterconnection Connect with her on her personal Instagram @melanie.huggard AND you can email her at: hello@melaniehuggard.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanieandfriends/message

We were so honored to have a conversation with Rebecca Bender about what she wishes people could just "get" about trafficking, what gives her hope in the movement, and a word of encouragement for survivors seeking to exit this life. Rebecca will also share about changing the world through entertainment and storytelling in a NEW TV series she is Executive Producer of called Coercion. The series will pilot on Showtime and details Rebecca's return to "normalcy" after 6 years of being trafficked and her emergence as both a survivor leader and one of nation's foremost experts on sex trafficking. Rebecca's specialized training has equipped well over 100,000 professionals including FBI, Homeland Security, local law enforcement, community leaders, medical professionals, and more. She is a highly sought-after speaker, consultant, and nationally recognized authority who is passionate about seeing people transform their lives so they can change the world. Check out rebeccabender.org to learn more. A special thank you to the Eau Claire Community Foundation for making this episode possible!

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We're having a WEBBY AWARDS dance party today at All The Wiser! We've been nominated for a 2022 best Podcast Interview Individual Episode for our episode with Rebecca Bender. You (yes, YOU) now have the power to vote for the show and we humbly ask that you do so by clicking here. The topic of today's mini-episode is PURPOSE, and by purpose, we mean knowing your "why." We explore how we can discover our purpose in many ways, and in the case of Alex Lewis, simply by chance. Christy reminds us that purpose and getting clear on our "why" are powerful tools for building resilience. Purpose provides motivation and direction when the sh*t hits the fan. Kimi talks about discovering and sharing stories on this podcast as part of her purpose, which makes today's Webby Award recognition of Rebecca Bender's story and purpose-driven life that much sweeter!VOTE WEBBY See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the first episode of our new Touchy Subjects Takeover series, where we have different guests take over the show and discuss topics that have a special meaning to them.  This episode is hosted by Lex Smith, a trauma informed consultant and survivor of human trafficking and Rebecca Bender, CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative and founder of Elevate Academy. As we are discussing human trafficking on this episode, please be advised that some of this content may be difficult to hear, and we here on the Touchy Subjects Podcast encourage you to care for your safety and well-being. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, please check out @letstalktouchysubjects on Instagram or the Touchy Subjects Community Group on Facebook for more information on how you can get involved. Touchy Subjects Podcast Links  About our guests: Lex Smith is a lifelong human rights activist after surviving sexual exploitation her entire childhood and the lifelong effects of that abuse. She is a first-generation college graduate with a degree in Psychology and runs a business as a trauma-informed consultant to those interfacing with survivors of violence.  Relentless in her mission to help others find their purpose, Rebecca Bender is CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative and founder of Elevate Academy, the largest online school for survivors of trafficking in the world. An award-winning thought leader, advocate, author and consultant, she educates on many human trafficking related topics and serves the U.S. National Advisory Council, state Dept of Justice Advisory Council, and advises a variety of nonprofits.

Mentioned in this episode: The Equality Illusion by Kat Banyard Ten Different Lanes: Prevention  Demand Policy Intervention Restoration Residential Outreach International Labor Trafficking Reintegration   Connect with Rebecca: Website~Facebook~Instagram   Connect with Holly: Website~Facebook~Instagram   This podcast was produced and edited by Angie Elkins Media Music by Robert Elkins  

Episode 124 – Gospel Spice welcomes Mercy House Global and its founder, Kristen Welch. Stephanie has been a fan of Mercy House Global for some time, because of its unique purpose to provide dignified jobs to women out of sex trafficking in Kenya, and to survivors of human trafficking all over the world—locally, in Houston, and globally, in over 40 locations. As Christmas approaches, we Western consumers have the choice to buy responsibly, and to honor God with how we purchase our gifts this season. Think about where your purchases come from; could they come from a sweat shop, where children or women labor for unsustainable wages? Did you know that some children are forced to harvest the cocoa beans that will be used to fill our stockings this season? Did you know that some women are physically chained to their sowing machines to create the cheap stockings that we will purchase to put that chocolate in? How can you be sure that your purchase does not condone modern slavery, but God-honoring practices? Buying fair-trade from reputable Christian organizations is an easy way to spend our money wisely. It is more expensive, for sure. But buying smaller items made with ethical, Christ-centered purpose is preferable to buying bigger, labor-trafficked goods. How about being good stewards of what God has entrusted to us? We want to be able to say, at the end of a phase of our lives, that we have been faithful. What does it look like, and how can we take steps to ensure we will be able to say this, when God brings a phase of our lives to a close, and ushers us into a new phase of life? This is the conversation today on the Gospel Spice podcast with Kristen Welch. It's not easy to hear; but what about being purposeful towards doing the most good this Christmas? Now is our chance to honor the birth of our Savior through our purchases. Join us this season to experience a labor trafficking-free Christmas, and to support organizations who help women out of sex trafficking too. Go to https://mercyhouseglobal.org/ for more info, and specifically to https://shop.mercyhouseglobal.org/ for shopping ideas. If you want to find out more about sex trafficking, we recommend our Gospel Spice interview with Rebecca Bender, available here (Episode 111, dated September 20, 2021): https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/episode/what-can-i-do-today-to-fight-human-trafficking-a-practical-conversation-with-rebecca-bender-89449/ SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOU!!  "A Gospel Spice Christmas" is a five-day devotional and reading plan available exclusively on YouVersion / the Bible App. Do you long for fresh spices to flavor your spiritual experience of the Incarnation of Christ? Are you tired of stale clichés that taste like microwaved Christmas dinner leftovers? Are you hungry for an explosion of fresh flavors in your Christmas devotions? Experience a Gospel Spice Christmas alongside the shepherds, and discover how to make your life a daily nativity scene where Christ can be born in ever-deepening ways. Click here or go to your YouVersion Bible App on your phone, and search "Gospel Spice." It is our gift to you! Enjoy! PAY GOSPEL SPICE FORWARD THIS CHRISTMAS. Did you know that this show is completely free because of listeners just like you who pay the show forward, so that it is free for you? We do not want to add paid advertisements because we believe that your time is precious. So, would you consider joining the Gospel Spice family by paying Gospel Spice forward? Because we are a registered non-profit organization, your donation is 100% tax-deductible (in the USA). Contact us for monthly payments, or donate by Credit Card or via PayPal. We invite you to join us to reach even more than the 125 countries we currently serve, and the thousands upon thousands who enjoy the Gospel Spice podcast. The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools brought to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. The Gospel Spice Ministries exist to inspire Christ-followers in our generation to delight in the glory of God by knowing and experiencing Jesus more intimately. We provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus. Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. We want to be the best possible stewards of your financial support. Donate by Credit Card, or donate via PayPal. Support us!

For nearly 6 years, Rebecca Bender was trapped in the dark and violent world of sex trafficking. When she finally escaped, she knew she wanted to fight to change culture and offer hope to other survivors. Rebecca is not only a human-trafficking survivor, but also a wife, mother of 4, speaker, author, thought leader, educator, [...] The post EP. 110 | Rebecca Bender [Escaping the Darkness of Sex Trafficking] appeared first on Jenn Jewell.

We had the honor of interviewing Rebecca Bender about misconceptions about trafficking, the complexities behind prostitution, and the Equality Model and why it matters.Rebecca Bender is CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative and Founder of Elevate Academy @thisiselevateacademy. Rebecca is a thought leader, advocate, and consultant who equips individuals and organizations to identify and fight human trafficking in their own back yards. She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regularly testifies as an expert witness in court, and has trained over 100,000 professionals, including FBI, Homeland Security, regional law enforcement and medical personnel. She works closely with the Oregon Department of Justice and is a leading voice in the fight against trafficking nationally.https://elevate-academy.orgYouTube: https://youtu.be/q50CgLqeNAo Support the show (http://donate.elijahrising.org/)

Episode 111 – Stephanie welcomes Rebecca Bender for the second half of our Gospel Spice 2nd Anniversary Celebration. This episode highlights one of Gospel Spice's mission: to raise awareness in the fight against human trafficking in the US and abroad. In her own words, Rebecca "educates leaders and organizations about human trafficking so they can protect their communities and change culture." This powerful episode is absolutely a must-listen, but is not for young ears: though we have kept it very clean, it might raise difficult questions from little ones. Listen accordingly! Rebecca gives us SUPER PRACTICAL TIPS to identify potential threats, based on your child's age, from elementary to high school years. If there is a child in your life, we encourage you to learn how to teach them safety today. A reformer at heart, Rebecca has become a leading voice in the fight against human trafficking in all its forms. She shares with us what God has been teaching her lately, as she sees injustice and evil growingly rampant in our world today. She shares, "success is following God's call in your life, regardless of what it looks like." God's favor is not only seen in big things, but in the little things of daily life. For nearly six years, Rebecca was sold across the underground world of sex trafficking in Las Vegas. She was branded, beaten, told when to sleep and what to wear, and traded between traffickers. Even in the midst of her exploitation, God began revealing himself to her and she found the hope she needed to survive. After a federal raid, Rebecca escaped. Her life was forever changed as she felt the embrace of her heavenly Father guiding her to healing and wholeness. Rebecca soon began to use her own experiences to change the lives of others as she went back into the darkest places she had known--assisting FBI, VICE, and law enforcement across the country in some of their most difficult cases. Today, Rebecca is an award-winning thought leader, advocate, speaker and consultant with a Master's degree in Christian Thought and years of insight on industry best practices. She has trained and equipped well over 100,000 professionals, individuals, agencies, and organizations to identify human trafficking in their own back yards. She is also the founder of Elevate Academy, the largest online school for human trafficking, serving nearly 800 survivors in 368 locations across the country and around the world. Her memoir, “In Pursuit of Love” was published by Zondervan in January 2020. Rebecca's incredible story of hope and redemption reminds us all that our past does not determine our destiny. Find Rebecca: @imrebeccabender (FB&IG) – make sure to follow her! www.rebeccabender.org  www.elevate-academy.org Make sure to discover the RBI FREE anti-trafficking Course: https://rebecca-bender.mykajabi.com/trafficking-truths the MUST-TAKE quiz to discover what YOU can do TODAY: the Find your lanes quiz: https://www.rebeccabender.org/quiz a plethora of free resources: https://www.rebeccabender.org/resource-list  IF YOU'VE ENJOYED THIS INTERVIEW, YOU WILL LOVE OUR GOSPEL SPICE SERIES!  Click to check out the first episode of each season: We are currently in the middle of our series titled "Identity in the Battle" which is such a fitting context for today's interview! Check out the first episode in this current series: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/   The Gospel of Matthew: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/3281/link/ The Psalms: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/33755/link/ The Gospel of Luke: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/40838/link/ The Book of Proverbs: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/68112/link/ DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES BEHIND THIS EPISODE If you enjoyed this episode, we invite you to discover more about how God is at work at Gospel Spice Ministries, and even to join in His work! There are 3 easy ways to do that: PLAY IT FORWARD by SHARING the show with friends and family: https://www.podcastics.com/podcast/38/link/ PAY IT FORWARD by supporting us financially: gospelspice.com/payitforward PRAY IT FORWARD by praying for us and those you share it with! Go to gospelspice.com for more info about Gospel Spice Ministries, the umbrella ministry over the podcast. You will discover our partners and the various services we offer, such as in-depth Bible studies with interactive conversation groups, a couple of times a year.  Go to gospel-spice.com (with a "dash"!) to join the Gospel Spice Podcast community and interact with us! Contact us on the website or at contact@gospelspice.com to send us your prayer requests (we pray for you as a team every week!) and let us know how we can come alongside you.   Support us!

The Happy Hour #419 is a special episode in partnership with Love Thy Neighborhood! I had the opportunity to guest host, and we talk about where the Gospel meets human trafficking. Christians say we should care for the vulnerable, but what happens when the vulnerable are being exploited in our own communities? The story of a Christian boys choir that wasn't what it seemed and how one seminary student is fighting back. This episode features Nita Belles, Rebecca Bender and Raleigh Sadler.  Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Bender is grit, resiliency, wisdom, and definitely a sense of humor all wrapped up in an incredible story of redemption and triumph. Relentless in her mission to help others find their purpose, she is CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative and founder of Elevate Academy, the largest online school for survivors of trafficking in the world. In our conversation, we touched on how to stop our spiraling thoughts in their tracks, how to develop grit, why our stories all matter, and even how to go about instilling good character in the next generation. Learn more about the Rebecca Bender Initiative, buy her book, and donate here. Follow Rebecca on Instagram @imrebeccabender and keep up with the Best You Can B leadership podcast by following @bestyoucanb. Full show notes are available on the blog! Until next episode, B --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brigitta-borinstein/support

Christians say we should care for the vulnerable, but what happens when the vulnerable are being exploited in our own communities? The story of a Christian boys choir that wasn't what it seemed and how one seminary student is fighting back. This episode is in partnership with The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey. Featuring Nita Belles, Rebecca Bender and Raleigh Sadler. Cohosted by Jamie Ivey.

Breaking the Silence with Dr. Gregory Williams and guest Rebecca Bender

Rebecca Bender joins Will to share her story, as well as the work she does through the Rebecca Bender Initiative to fight human trafficking. Prefer video? Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/LgAPsENLIZ4 Connect with Rebecca: https://www.rebeccabender.org https://www.instagram.com/imrebeccabender https://www.facebook.com/ImRebeccaBender https://www.youtube.com/c/RebeccaBenderInitiative Stay up to date with Iris Global: https://www.facebook.com/IrisGlobalOrg https://www.instagram.com/irisglobal

Säsong 10 är slut men vi sänder extraavsnitt maj ut. I dessa avsnitt så pratar vi inte om några nya fall utan lyssnar på gamla avsnitt. Den här gången blir det Linn som väljer vilka delar vi lyssnar på. Temat blir både olösta mysterier och den undre världen.Våren 1722 lättar ett holländskt skepp ankar från Chiles kurs. Besättningen ger sig ut för att upptäcka nya världar. De seglar i 17 dygn utan att se skymten av land, tills en morgon den femte april när de kan se en märklig syn i fjärran. En ö reser sig upp ur havet – en ö med enorma huvuden i sten på rad.Rebecca Bender är så lycklig. Hon har träffat mannen i sitt liv och tillsammans ska de flytta till Las Vegas. Men hennes dröm kommer att förvandlas till en mardröm när mannen visar sig vara något helt annat än vad han tidigare utgett sig för. Mannen är inte drömprinsen utan ett riktigt monster. En människohandlare som tvingar Rebecca att leva flera år som sexslav.Vill du höra om nya fall från oss så kolla in länkarna nedan.Fall: Påskön & Rebecca BenderLänk Spöktimmen Online 1& 2: https://www.voyd.se/creators/spktimmen Länk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spoktimmen Musik”Requiem Demo (Horror)” av ianchenmusic”Come out and play” av DesperateMeasurez”Nikol S. & Symphonic band – The shadows of horror (symphonic song)” av Nikol S. (Luna sounds)”Mystic Forest (Orchestral – Fantasy)” av Brandon Liewhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcode KontaktInstagram: @spoktimmen@linnkarolina@jennyborg91 Facebook: Spöktimmen Mail: spoktimmenpodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What leads a young woman to enter the traumatic world of sex trafficking? Sometimes it is simply innocent love gone terribly wrong.  Join us for an inside look at the road into and, by God’s grace, back out of the world of trafficking in the USA. Rebecca Bender joins us to courageously share the psychological and spiritual ramifications of the life she longed to leave. Don’t miss her soul-stirring story!   EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is on May 6!  REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX.  Not an Equipper and want to attend?   Become an Equipper Today!

Please note this episode contains descriptions of violence in the home, domestic violence, child abuse, forced sex work, branding, suicide, and complex compound trauma. Listener discretion is advised. Rebecca Bender is the founder and CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative (RBI). She is an award-winning, nationally recognized expert on human trafficking. After escaping nearly six years of modern-day slavery, she wrote her first book, Roadmap to Redemption, followed by her recent curriculum Elevate. RBI’s advanced training has equipped the FBI, Homeland Security, local law enforcement, medical professionals, service providers, and faith communities across America. Rebecca serves as an advisor to both the Oregon D.O.J. Human Trafficking Council and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. She is also the recipient of the Female Overcomer Award, Unlikely Hero Award, Hero to our Generation Award, and multiple FBI and Congressional recognitions. Connect with Rebecca https://www.instagram.com/imrebeccabender/ https://www.facebook.com/ImRebeccaBender www.rebeccabender.org Resources: Trafficking Task Force: https://traffickinginamericataskforce.org/ Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text BeFree (233733) National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: https://www.ncmectx.org/ Cyber Tip Line: https://report.cybertip.org/

A powerful conversation with Dr. Rhiannon Bell, A21's Aftercare Director, and survivor leader, author, CEO & founder of Elevate Academy, Rebecca Bender - on a common tactic traffickers use to recruit victims called the Loverboy tactic.Introduction (0:00)Conversation between Rhiannon & Rebecca (6:19)Closing thoughts (1:03:20)To learn more visit A21.org/PodcastFollow us on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

Join me on this episode of Crazy Blessed where sex trafficking survivor, Rebecca Bender, shares her testimony and how to get involved in the fight against human trafficking.

Sex trafficking is happening in your community - you just don't know about it. As our latest guest, trafficking survivor and advocate Rebecca Bender shared, sex for sale is rampant and it is hiding in plain sight. In this episode, Kimi and Erica share the typical profile of a trafficker, the types of victims that traffickers target, warning signs to look for in teenage girls, and what you should do if you suspect someone you know might be involved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A knock out punch to the porn industry as New York Times writer Nicholas Kristof exposes millions of uploaded videos of women and girls, drugged and raped and then posted on Porn Hub. Find out what actions the credit card companies took, and what our Canadian government is doing about it. Also on the program MP Arnold Viersen and Glendyne Sylvester Gerrard of Defend Dignity and Garrett Jonsson of Fight the New Drug – and Sathiya Sam of Deep Clean Ministries shares his brave story of healing – and Rebecca Bender who says, “Lived through hell and now I’m going back to help others get out,” shows us all the road to healing through Jesus. GUESTS Nicholas Kristof, New York Times columnist Garrett Jonsson, Fight the New Drug Glendyne Gerrard, Director of Defend Dignity Arnold Viersen, Conservative MP Rebecca Bender, CEO & Founder, Rebecca Bender Initiative Sathiya Sam, Founder – Deep Clean Daisy Khan, Director of the Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality.

Rebecca Bender grew up as an all-American, small town kid skipping rocks on the river in Southern Oregon. At 18, her boyfriend convinced her to move with him to Las Vegas and the emotional abuse and physical violence began. For six years she was traded and sold between different traffickers, living in a constant state of fear for her life and the life of her young daughter. Her eventual escape and path to healing has brought her to start a non-profit to help victims of sex trafficking, train hundreds of thousands of law enforcement on tactics of traffickers, and help people everywhere see and idenitfy human trafficking occuring in their communities across the country. Episode benefitting The Rebecca Bender Initiative See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you know that January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month? It's one mission we can all link arms with and fight together! "How," you ask? Today's episode answers this question and more with human trafficking survivor, Rebecca Bender. For nearly six years, Rebecca was trapped in the dark, violent world of sex trafficking. When she escaped her trafficker, she knew she wanted to fight to change the culture and offer hope to survivors. Listen in to hear her story, how she escaped, and the mission she's calling us to join her on to end Human Trafficking for good. Spoiler alert: it's much more simple than what you're thinking. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/135 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Rebecca on Instagram: instagram.com/imrebeccabender

Brett & Emily sit down with thought leader, advocate, consultant and human trafficking survivor, Rebecca Bender. They discuss the current court case involving human trafficking victim, Zephi Trevino. Zephi is charged with capital murder. However, the details of her case, including the testimony of her trafficker, show that Zephi did not pull the trigger, but her trafficker admittedly did. Because of Texas law, she is still being charged with capital murder.

Holly Hayes is the founder + CEO of Sanctuary Project, a survivor-run non-profit social enterprise employing and empowering women who've survived lives of trafficking, violence, and addiction in Austin, Texas. An award-winning author of the book From Basement to Sanctuary, she is passionate about sharing her vulnerable journey of healing. Holly answers questions like... What should we know about women specifically who have experienced trauma like the girls you work with?  How can we come alongside other women like them in our own communities on a personal level? How do we as a corporate church community make safe spaces for women who have experienced trauma or abuse?  LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/N6EYDwxKdxKgQLBz6 (https://forms.gle/N6EYDwxKdxKgQLBz6) Resources: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/I68Shop?fbclid=IwAR3egQG0mQ2v0k3P7yBjQOQgfq_4d6imJu0s4qTtkFCb_Nk6filTkMuhpb4 (I68Shop: Faith in Motion) https://www.hollychristinehayes.com/shop-1 (From Basement to Sanctuary) https://www.hollychristinehayes.com/sanctuary-project (Sanctuary Project) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%208&version=NIV (John 8) https://www.nightlightinternational.com/bangkok/ (NightLight International) https://www.rebeccabender.org/podcast (Rebecca Bender's Mythbuster Campaign) Connect with Leah: IG: https://www.instagram.com/leah.rempel/ (@leah.rempel) FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4075541105853974 (Intentional Women of Faith) Dressember: https://dressemberijm-2020.funraise.org/team/dress-to-protest (Team Dress to Protest) Shop:https://www.redbubble.com/people/leahrempel/shop?asc=u ( RedBubble Shop) , https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/I68Shop?fbclid=IwAR3egQG0mQ2v0k3P7yBjQOQgfq_4d6imJu0s4qTtkFCb_Nk6filTkMuhpb4 (I68Shop) Connect with Holly: IG: https://www.instagram.com/hollychristinehayes/ (@HollyChristineHayes) FB: https://www.facebook.com/HollyChristineHayes (@HollyChristineHayes) https://sanctuaryproject.com/ (Sanctuary Project) (Formerly Lab I:68 Podcast)

She was a varsity athlete and honor roll student with a bright future and dreams when she met a young man that lured her down a path that she could have never imagined.  Brainwashed, trapped, and beaten, she was traded and sold in the underground world of sex trafficking in Las Vegas for nearly six years.  In her despair, God revealed himself to her, and she found the love and hope that she needed to survive, and ultimately, overcome!  Today Rebecca is an award-winning thought leader, advocate, speaker and consultant with a Master's degree in Christian Thought and years of insight on industry best practices.  She has trained and equipped well over 100,000 professionals, individuals, agencies, and organizations to identify human trafficking in their own back yards.  She is also the founder of Elevate Academy, the largest online school for human trafficking, serving nearly 800 survivors in 400 locations across the country and around the world.  Her memoir, "In Pursuit of Love," was published by Zondervan in January 2020.  Rebecca's incredible story of hope and redemption reminds us all that our past does not determine our destiny.   In this episode Rebecca shares some powerful God moments that were critical to her healing and redemption, her experience courageously revisiting those dark places assisting the FBI, her miraculous deliverance and immediate freedom from drug addiction, an update on some of her close friends featured in her book, a little about her mission at Elevate Academy, and what favorite hat she wears in her mission to help others find freedom.  I love her ending message of hope and encouragement and closing prayer.   I am honored to share such an amazing testimony of God's relentless love and his power to redeem and restore!   Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?   More on Rebecca Bender: https://www.rebeccabender.org/   Elevate Academy https://elevate-academy.org/   Rebecca Bender Initiative on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRPu3DyXTdesdEEij2mFuhw?feature=emb_ch_name_ex   Rebecca's Podcast with tons of great info to fight human trafficking: https://www.rebeccabender.org/podcast   I LOVED this video of her sharing her full testimony and a message on dreams (start at 41:25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbw6F0E0rrs

January is Human Trafficking Awareness month, so in this episode, I’m welcoming back author, survivor, and award-winning, nationally recognized expert on the subject Rebecca Bender to debunk three common myths about human trafficking – that most trafficked children are kidnapped and kept as prisoners, that trafficking requires a sex act, and that women are choosing to sell their bodies and stay with abusers. She also offers several resources to help educate and help you get involved in the fight against human trafficking. Full show notes for this episode can be found at jessicahottle.com (https://www.jessicahottle.com/podcast/) ! Resources: Truth Talk Series: How You Can Help Fight Against Human Trafficking (https://www.jessicahottle.com/human-trafficking/) Chosen – The True Story of America’s Trafficked Teens (https://sharedhope.org/chosen/) Elevate Academy Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thisiselevateacademy/) Equality Model (https://www.equalitymodelus.org/) Walking Prey: How America's Youth Are Vulnerable to Sex Slavery (https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Prey-Americas-Vulnerable-Slavery/dp/1137278730) Free Cyntoia: My Search for Redemption in the American Prison System (https://www.amazon.com/Free-Cyntoia-Search-Redemption-American/dp/1982141107)   Follow Rebecca: Website (https://rebeccabender.org/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/imrebeccabender/) | facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ImRebeccaBender) Follow Jessica: website (https://www.jessicahottle.com/) | instagram (http://www.instagram.com/jessicahottle) | freebies (https://www.jessicahottle.com/freebies/)

Many of us can think back on a moment—or many moments—that defined our lives for better or worse. But when we’re actually in that moment, it’s hard to see how it could potentially shape who we are down the road. It’s not usually until later that we can look back and see how God was working everything together for good. Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey recently pulled out thirty-six years of his journals, prepared to be ashamed and embarrassed by their contents. But when he flipped through the pages, he realized there was a through-line of beautiful moments, lessons, and experiences that all contributed to the man he is today. Author and speaker Rebecca Alonzo’s childhood was tainted by a member of her parents’ church who terrorized their family, ultimately leading to the tragic death of her mother and father. After years of wrestling with God, and being unable to see how He is good, Rebecca realized that she needed Him more than she needed to be mad at Him, and her anger dissolved into forgiveness, mapping out a new course for her future.  Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Free sample of Jesus Calling: Note-Taking Edition Jesus Calling book Past interview: Rebecca Bender and Patti Callahan Upcoming interview: Zim Flores   Matthew McConaughey  Greenlights book Just Keep Livin Foundation  University of Texas at Austin   Rebecca Alonzo The Devil in Pew Number Seven book rebeccaalonzo.com Ephesians 4:31 Romans 8:28  John 15:12   Interview Quotes: “I did go through an, ‘Okay, I need to figure out what matters and what doesn't’, because over one weekend my life changed so much.” - Matthew McConaughey, on the smash success of his film A Time to Kill “My family, one of the best traits we have is resilience.” - Matthew McConaughey "We need to take time where we stop and do inventory. That's what church is for me now . . . That's, Let's go back to our last week, who we were in it. How did we do?" - Matthew McConaughey “The thing that really surprised me about writing is that I was writing about the exact same stuff, the same questions at fourteen is the same question that woke me up at 2:32 AM last night, it's essentially the same stuff. And going back and looking at [my younger self] and really diving into it has been extremely valuable my life.” - Matthew McConaughey, on keeping a journal for 36 years “I can see myself in them and hear how they got back on the right track when they were on the wrong track. So that feels really good to me.” - Matthew McConaughey, on participants in his "just keep livin'" Foundation for youth “Our hands are on the wheel, but God's laying out the highway.” - Matthew McConaughey “I didn’t know if I was going to wake up in my bed, or if I was going to wake up in heaven.” - Rebecca Alonzo, on living through harassment as a child by a fellow townsperson “When I lost my adoring father, oh, wow. It just spun me into two years of really being angry at God. And I said, ‘Lord, Mom, when she died, a man shot her and took her life. But when dad died, Lord, You took him.’” - Rebeca Alonzo “I need God more than I need to be mad at Him. I need Him more than I need to blame Him, I need His wisdom, I need His direction, I need His comfort.” - Rebecca Alonzo “It takes energy to hold on to anger.” - Rebecca Alonzo “He knows everything that we've been through. He knows every thought that we struggle with. He knows every pain that we carry in our hearts. And every time God kept His promise.” - Rebecca Alonzo ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel: Audio Playlist: https://bit.ly/2PrbuwH Video Playlist: https://bit.ly/2PsmEkJ What’s Good? Playlist: https://bit.ly/3i7VUlZ ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Jesus Calling Website  

WRK: The Sex for Sale Industry w/ Rebekah Charleston Welcome back to the Awake podcast. It is Domestic Violence Awareness month and on this episode, we are talking with Rebekah Charleston. Bekah is a full-time activist against the sex for sale industry and as a survivor of 10 years of human trafficking, Bekah's story of adversity and heroism will immediately captivate you and challenge to stand up and link arms in the fight against domestic violence, human trafficking and the sex for sale industry. This episode was of our very favorite to record. Jen and I had the honor to sit and lean into the wisdom, revelation, and knowledge (WRK) that she shares about the insights and solutions to fight these problems. Bekah speaks out about the psychology behind coercion feeling like a choice. As a public speaker, she stands on platforms across the country and works with lawmakers to decriminalize sex workers and criminalize johns, pimps, and brothel owners. You can follow Bekah's work at www.rebekahspeaksout.com or any of these other platforms. As a guest on podcasts (see links below) Bekah shares more about her 10 -year journey in human trafficking. Sold multiple times, Bekah found the courage and opportunity to leave the game. With the support and love of her best friend and former sister-wife, Rebecca Bender, Bekah & Rebecca have a new level of sisterhood and partner in the fight to defund, disband and abolish the sale of humans for sex. For more of Rebekah's story click the links below. You can follow her at @bekahspeaksout and follow her friend @imrebeccabender Thank you again for listening. It would mean so much if you would share this episode, like, and give us 5 stars. We are so thankful that you are on this journey with us! This episode was produced by ThinkLabs Studio. Sound mixing and editing by ThinkLabs Studio. Show notes by Cat Vizcaino. Hosted by Jen Miller and Cat Vizcaino. Distributed by Anchor to all your favorite podcast platforms. If you have a story that you need help telling, we want to hear from you! DM us on Instagram and like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Bekah's Website Bekah's TEDx Talk Her Story Speaks Podcast With Rebekah Charleston Momfessions Podcast With Rebekah Charleston Joni Table Talk With Rebekah Charleston In Pursuit of Love By Rebecca Bender --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/awakesisterhood/support

Can music transform your brain? Can journaling help in healing? These are just a few things that this week's guest, author and advocate Danielle Freitag, shares with us in our intimate conversation about the Joy, Goodness, and Growth that is planted all around us. GUEST BIO:Danielle Freitag, LADC, author, co-founding executive director of Action169, is an overcomer of severe addiction and the commercial sex industry.Danielle works as a counselor and advocate, providing direct support, care and counseling for women in a variety of settings. She is the creator of Arukah, a trauma-informed, faith-centered counseling service promoting holistic restoration through evidence-based practices, including the creative arts. Her mission is to empower women to overcome substance use and to enable those in the strip club industry to know their intrinsic worth.Offering expert training on combating the realities of exploitation and addiction while providing best care practices, Danielle has been requested to advise counselors and advocates, safe homes, medical, government and non-government professionals and has served as a consultant to the Minnesota Department of Health.Invited to speak nationally and internationally, Danielle's captivating story of transformation inspires hope and offers solutions. She is the author of Best Care Practices, a manual for service providers, and her first book, The Garden Keys - 22 Keys of Restoration was released June of 2018.  Volume II of The Garden Keys - Awakening Daughter Zion, was released November of 2019.  She and her husband Corey reside in Minnesota, and together, they serve as focus leaders in the Minnesota Apostolic Prayer Network - to end commercial sexual exploitation. EPISODE NOTES: Danielle reads from three places in her books titled The Garden Keys: Volume 1 & 2- Mary pursuing her dream despite what others said:  P.10 V.I- Benefits of Journaling/Writing to Heal: P.134, 135 V.I- The power of singing related to healing: P. 56-58 V.IDanielle also references three books she is reading:In Pursuit Of Love: One Woman's Journey from Trafficked to Triumphant by Rebecca Bender, Inheritance: Clinging to God's Promises in the Midst of Tragedy by Corey Russell, and Fallen: Out of the Sex Industry and Into the Arms of the Savior by Annie Lobert 

Rebecca Bender never thought she'd be the victim of human trafficking, but in her early twenties she found herself working as an escort in Las Vegas. She shares how she escaped and how God redeemed her in her book, "In Pursuit of Love: One Woman's Journey from Trafficked to Triumphant."

In this unforgettable Miracle Monday encore presentation, Rebecca Bender talks about her autobiography, “In Pursuit of Love: One Woman’s Journey from Trafficked to Triumphant.” (Encore Presentation)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Bender, CEO & Founder, RBI, Survivor Leader and Author of In Pursuit of Love, Rebecca thought she found her fairytale when she moved to Las Vegas with her boyfriend. But her dream became her nightmare when her boyfriend became her pimp at the age of 19. Trapped in a life of chaos, coerced into prostitution, abused and controlled by her trafficker, Rebecca was forced into sex trafficking for nearly six years. Many attempted escapes, two brandings, and several pimps later, Federal Investigators raided the home, allowing her an eventual avenue for escape. FIND REBECCA ON SOCIAL MEDIA:IG: @imrebeccabenderFB: @imrebeccabender ... Get exclusive access to even more inspiring and helpful content by becoming a patron! Find us on Patreon at patreon.com/thecollectedpodcast. The Collected Podcast is sponsored by The Gebhardt Schleipp Group at Baird Financial— delivering personalized financial advice that helps clients reach their long term goals. Contact David at dgebhardt@rwbaird.com to learn more! To learn more about Collected Workshops email hello@collectedworkshops.com. Collected workshops are centered on worship, restorative creativity, and designated time for reflection, evaluation, and setting intentions. We provide a safe environment for practicing low-stakes creative risk-taking that will spur participants on to have the grit and courage to embrace their gifting and step further into their calling. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Tia @TiaMcNellyNotes- Blogging about digging for the divine in the everyday. Are you longing to hear from God? Visit tiamcnelly.com for Five Ways God Speaks in Everyday Life Jes @sprezzafoundry- Use code ‘podcast' for 10% off your order of hand lettered art at sprezzafoundry.etsy.com Mikala @thecreativespaceNC Collected @collectedworkshops This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early.

Rebecca Bender, MACTCEO & Founder Rebecca Bender InitiativeAuthor, In Pursuit of Love, Roadmap to Redemption Rebecca Bender is the founder and CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative (RBI). She is an award-winning, nationally recognized expert on human trafficking. After escaping nearly six years of modern-day slavery, she wrote her first book, Roadmap to Redemption, followed by her recent curriculum Elevate. RBI's advanced trainings have equipped FBI, Homeland Security, local law enforcement, medical professionals, service providers, and faith communities across America. Rebecca serves as an advisor to both the Oregon D.O.J. Human Trafficking Council and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. She is also the recipient of the Female Overcomer Award, Unlikely Hero Award, Hero to our Generation Award and multiple FBI and Congressional recognitions. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant and has been featured on the Today Show, NBC Deadline Crimes, Forbes, Huffington Post, and Sports Illustrated. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and their four daughters and just completed her master's degree from Bethel Seminary. www.rebeccabender.orgBook PreOrder at: https://rebeccabender.org/in-pursuit-of-love

It’s a Miracle Monday you won’t easily forget – Rebecca Bender talks about her autobiography, “In Pursuit of Love: One Woman’s Journey from Trafficked to Triumphant.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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